Student Council Activities

       For the second year, the Cannon Falls WeAct group is hosting the Giving Tree. Various items such as, toiletries, gently used books, school supplies, games, toys, clothing, and money donations are welcome. The Giving Tree is set up for donations by the main office. Collections will be donated to local charities. Last year this event was very successful as they gathered 2,400 items. “For be...

After voting for the levy Referendum concluded, it was time to give the Cannon Falls “Spirit Rock” a new face. “The council throws out ideas, and we vote on what would be best.” Says Bethany Nelson, a Junior in student council. “As for who paints it, we take volunteers if anyone wants to help, but normally it’s myself or the Council President, Katie Noble.” So now the rock boasts a Turkey...

Imagine 30,000 kids packed tightly into the Xcel Energy Center, ready to rock and roll. The music is blaring familiar tunes and kids are dancing, ready for a party. To me, this sounds like a rock concert, but these kids are not here for that. They are here to make a difference. On November 3, 550 different schools went to the Xcel Energy Center for We Day, a day where students came together because...

It is time to bust out the pink because this month is Breast Cancer Awareness month and everyone should help raise money and awareness for a noble cause. The Cannon Falls high school student council is collecting money during Thursday ramp-up periods to donate directly to the national Breast Cancer Society. Money will be collected in each ramp-up for the whole month of October. The ramp-up class w...

Despite the fact that it was only the second week of school, this year's Homecoming was a grand success. The confusion of new hallways, teachers, and locker combinations didn’t stop the students from giving it their all. Their spirit, students’ and staff’s alike, were tested throughout the week with dress up days, exciting pep fests, moose hugs, and other activities. The week started off with...